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'''References:''' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mirkm3yuUdU | '''References:''' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mirkm3yuUdU | ||
[[File:Rotifera.png|center|thumb|610x610px| | |||
=== Pond biodiversity === | |||
Location: Weimar, Campus Garden, pond | |||
Date: 23.06.2024[[File:Rotifera.png|center|thumb|610x610px|Lepadella ovalis rotifer infested by parasites from pond water (23.06.24)]]Lepadella rotifers, along with other microorganisms, participate in breaking down fish feces and leftover food, thereby contributing to water purification. Interesting about these microscopic animals: some rotifers are capable of entering into extended cryptobiosis and can remain in this state for thousands of years. | |||
[[File:Nostoc microscopicum.png|center|thumb|610x610px|Nostoc, thread-like colony of cells from pond water (23.06.24) ]] | |||
They play a very important role locally in protecting soils against wind and water erosion and dehydration. | |||